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Archive for May, 2008
ASUS to offer 5800mAh battery replacement to UK 900 owners
May 30th
According to Mobile Computer, ASUS have released a statement regarding the low capacity 4400mAh batteries supplied with the EEE PC 900 model in the UK, which yield a total life of around two hours on a full charge, depending on what the machine is doing.
Effectively, ASUS are to provide an upgrade path. This follows a concerted effort by eeeuser.com forum members, led by user shade360, to lobby ASUS for a battery replacement. The downside is that there is a nominal cost involved (£10 + VAT) and the original 4400 mAh battery has to be returned, but at least UK 900 owners can now opt to enjoy the full 900 experience, as the replacement batteries will be the proper 5800mAh rated items.
According to the press release, “ASUS will release information regarding the detailed procedure in a few days and anticipate the battery purchase service commencing from 10th June 2008.”
Read the full discussion on our forum here.
ASUS Stops Taking Orders For Eee PC 900
May 30th
DigiTimes is reporting that ASUS has essentially paused the recently launched Eee PC 900 in anticipation for the launch of the Eee PC 901:
The Eee PC 900 was unveiled for the Asia Pacific market during late April and for the US market on May 12. But Asustek is said to have stopped taking any more Eee PC 900 orders as the Eee PC 901 is set to launch on June 3, the sources said.
It’s not really specified whether or not production will resume or if the device will be discontinued.
What will happen to users who are still on a backorder list for the device? What about the battery situation? It appears as though the 900 was simply a 1-2 month transitional device in the eyes of ASUS. What do you think about this?
[edit: originally stated discontinued, but perhaps it's just a pause in production]
Pics of the EBox (Eee PC)
May 28th
Though not much is known about it yet, pictures have emerged of the EBox, the desktop variant of the Eee PC. The Register, The Inquirer, and Slashdot all have similar pieces about it. The box is said to include 2GB of RAM, 160GB Hard Drive, and the Xandros OS that Eee users are already familiar with. Pricing is suggested at $200-$300 (US), but that may likely change.
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